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Fluent Fiction - Japanese

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Are you ready to supercharge your Japanese listening comprehension? Our podcast is the perfect tool for you.Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing. That"s why each episode of our podcast features a story in Japanese, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Japanese and English.This approach not only allows you to fully understand and absorb the vocabulary and grammar but also provides a bilingual support to

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15:17

Rekindling Bonds: A Heartfelt Reunion in Snowy Hokkaido

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2026/02/14

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Rekindling Bonds: A Heartfelt Reunion in Snowy Hokkaido Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-14-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 北海道の冬。En: Winter in Hokkaido.Ja: 真っ白な雪が大地を覆い、寒さの中にも不思議なあたたかさが漂う。En: The ground is covered in pure white snow, and amidst the cold, there is a mysterious warmth in the air.Ja: ハルキは久しぶりに故郷へ帰ってきた。En: Haruki has returned to his hometown for the first time in a long while.Ja:

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15:37

Unearthing Secrets: The Bunker That Changed Everything

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2026/02/13

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Unearthing Secrets: The Bunker That Changed Everything Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-13-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冬の冷たい風が地上を吹く時、ハルキとミオは地下の暗いバンカーにいた。En: When the cold winter wind blew across the ground, Haruki and Mio were in a dark underground bunker.Ja: バンカーの中は薄暗く、コンクリートの壁が足音を響かせた。En: Inside the bunker, it was dimly lit, and the concrete walls echoed their footsteps.Ja:

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15:38

Cherry Blossoms & Confessions: A Valentine's Day to...

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2026/02/13

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Cherry Blossoms & Confessions: A Valentine's Day to Remember Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-13-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 桜の花びらが舞い落ちる公園は、美しく幻想的な雰囲気に包まれていました。En: The park, where cherry blossom petals danced to the ground, was enveloped in a beautiful, otherworldly atmosphere.Ja: 冬の冷たい風が、ほんのり甘い花の香りを運びます。En: The cold winter wind carried the subtly sweet scent of the flowers.Ja: 今日はバレンタインデー。En: Today

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15:32

Silent Shores: Unraveling the Lakeside Mystery

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2026/02/12

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Silent Shores: Unraveling the Lakeside Mystery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-12-23-34-00-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 湖畔に立つと、冷たい冬の風が吹いてきた。En: As they stood by the lakeside, a cold winter wind blew.Ja: 琵琶湖は一部凍っていて、静かな雪に覆われた岸辺が広がっている。En: Biwako was partially frozen, and the quiet, snow-covered shoreline stretched out.Ja: 霧が湖から立ち上り、静かな空気を一層神秘的にした。En: A mist rose from the lake, making the tranquil atmosphere even

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17:17

Snowy Confrontation in Sakura Park: Friendship vs. Duty

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2026/02/12

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Snowy Confrontation in Sakura Park: Friendship vs. Duty Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-12-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冬の日、雪が舞い降りる桜公園は静かだった。En: On a winter's day, Sakura Park, where snow was falling, was quiet.Ja: 葉のない桜の木が白い雪に覆われ、静けさが広がっていた。En: The leafless cherry trees were covered in white snow, and tranquility spread throughout.Ja: ハルカは自分の心に重いメッセージを抱きながら、公園の道を歩いていた。En: Haruka was walking along the

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15:18

Arctic Adventure: Defying Winter's Demons on Setsubun

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2026/02/11

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Arctic Adventure: Defying Winter's Demons on Setsubun Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-11-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 空は白、雪も白。En: The sky was white, and the snow was white.Ja: 地平線はどこか、わかりにくい。En: It was difficult to tell where the horizon was.Ja: 風はどこまでも吹いて、寒い空気が呼吸を凍らせた。En: The wind blew endlessly, freezing the cold air as they breathed.Ja: ケンタ、ヒロシ、アイコの三人は、冬の北極ツンドラに立っていた。En: The three of them, Kenta,

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14:13

A Tundra Valentine: Love's Warmth Amidst Snowy Chaos

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2026/02/11

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: A Tundra Valentine: Love's Warmth Amidst Snowy Chaos Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-11-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 極寒のツンドラは静かな場所でした。En: The frigid tundra was a quiet place.Ja: 雪と氷の広大な世界が広がり、白い空と青い空が混じる風景が広がっています。En: A vast world of snow and ice spread out, with a landscape where white skies mingled with blue.Ja: ハルトはこの静けさの中、ある計画を練っていました。En: Haruto was concocting a certain plan amidst this silence.Ja:

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16:00

Heartbeats at Shibuya: A Valentine Confession

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2026/02/10

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Heartbeats at Shibuya: A Valentine Confession Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-10-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 白い息が冬の寒さを物語る中、東京の渋谷交差点はいつにも増して賑やかだった。En: In the cold winter's air, shiroi breaths tell the story of the chill as Tokyo's Shibuya Crossing was busier than ever.Ja: 空には大きな広告板が光り、通りはカラフルな人々で溢れていた。En: Large billboards lit up the sky, and the streets were teeming with colorful people.Ja:

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15:25

Snowy Crossroads: Love, Friendship, and Future Choices

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2026/02/10

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Snowy Crossroads: Love, Friendship, and Future Choices Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-10-08-38-19-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冬のある日、東京の渋谷交差点はいつもと違う静けさに包まれていた。En: One winter day, the Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo was enveloped in an unusual quiet.Ja: 雪がゆっくりと降り始め、人々のざわめきが少しだけ静まり、交差点の華やかなライトが雪に反射してキラキラと輝いていた。En: Snow began to fall gently, slightly calming the murmuring of people, and the dazzling lights of the

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14:34

Winter Whimsy: Finding Love and Charm at Fujisan Market

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2026/02/09

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Winter Whimsy: Finding Love and Charm at Fujisan Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-09-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 富士山のふもとでは、冬の冷たい空気が心地よい。En: At the base of Fujisan, the cold winter air is pleasant.Ja: ハルトとアイコは、仲間たちと一緒にバケーションに来ていた。En: Haruto and Aiko had come with their friends for a vacation.Ja: 市場は、木製の屋台や色とりどりの提灯で飾られ、観光客と地元の人々で賑わっていた。En: The market was decorated with wooden stalls and colorful

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14:44

Serendipity in Snow: A Connection Beyond City Chaos

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2026/02/09

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Serendipity in Snow: A Connection Beyond City Chaos Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-09-08-38-19-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 雪が降りしきる冬の山中、静かな温泉旅館がありました。En: In the midst of a snow-laden winter mountain, there was a quiet onsen inn.Ja: そこは、都会の喧騒を逃れたい人々のお気に入りの隠れ家でした。En: It was a favorite hideaway for people wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.Ja: リコは、この温泉旅館に来ていました。En: Riko had come to this onsen

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14:47

Capturing Winter Smiles: A Family's Frozen Moment

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2026/02/08

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Capturing Winter Smiles: A Family's Frozen Moment Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-08-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 寒い冬の日、ハルトは家族と一緒に植物園に行きました。En: On a cold winter day, Haruto went to the botanical garden with his family.Ja: 静かな庭園には、氷が張った小道がありました。En: In the quiet garden, there were pathways covered in ice.Ja: 木々は葉を落とし、花は少しだけ咲いていました。En: The trees had shed their leaves, and there were only a few flowers

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13:20

Butterfly Blunders and Blossoming Bonds

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2026/02/08

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Butterfly Blunders and Blossoming Bonds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-08-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: ユキは冬の朝、熱帯植物園に向かいました。En: Yuki went to the tropical botanical garden on a winter morning.Ja: かぜが冷たかったですが、植物園の中はあたたかくて、しめっていました。En: The wind was cold, but inside the garden, it was warm and humid.Ja: ユキはボランティアで、ちょっとドジですが、いつも笑顔です。En: Yuki was a volunteer, a bit clumsy, but always smiling.Ja:

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14:55

A Dinosaur Dream: Yuto's Museum Misadventure

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2026/02/07

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: A Dinosaur Dream: Yuto's Museum Misadventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-07-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京の自然史博物館はいつもにぎやかです。En: The Tokyo Natural History Museum is always bustling.Ja: 冬の寒さから逃れるように、多くの人が訪れます。En: Many people visit, as if to escape the winter cold.Ja: 巨大な恐竜の骨格が並び、好奇心いっぱいの訪問者が館内を歩きます。En: Giant dinosaur skeletons are lined up, and curious visitors wander through the halls.Ja:

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16:28

Hidden Whispers: Unraveling Kyoto's Artifact Mystery

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2026/02/07

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Hidden Whispers: Unraveling Kyoto's Artifact Mystery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-07-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冬の冷たい風が京都国立博物館の門を吹き抜けた。En: The cold winter wind blew through the gates of the Kyoto National Museum.Ja: 春を待ちわびる節分の日、博物館は静かで、特別展示のポスターが訪問者を誘っていた。En: On the day of Setsubun, eagerly awaiting spring, the museum was quiet, with posters for a special exhibition enticing visitors.Ja:

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16:16

Blossoms of Hope: Finding Beauty in Winter's Embrace

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2026/02/06

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Blossoms of Hope: Finding Beauty in Winter's Embrace Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-06-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 新宿御苑の中、冬の冷たい空気が澄んでいた。En: Within the Shinjuku Gyoen, the cold winter air was clear.Ja: 雪が薄く積もり、庭園を静かに包んでいた。En: Snow had settled lightly, wrapping the gardens in silence.Ja: ユキは、暖かいコートに身を包みながら、ゆっくりと歩いていた。En: Yuki walked slowly, wrapped in a warm coat.Ja: 彼は心臓の手術から回復中で、まだ体が思うように動かせない。En: He

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15:12

Confessions in Kyoto: Love Blossoms Beneath Snowy...

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2026/02/06

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Confessions in Kyoto: Love Blossoms Beneath Snowy Cherry Trees Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-06-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 京都植物園は冬の静けさに包まれていました。En: The Kyoto Botanical Garden was wrapped in the tranquility of winter.Ja: 雪がそっと舞い降り、木々や小道を白く染めていました。En: Snow gently fell, painting the trees and paths white.Ja: 高校生たちの中に、あいこの姿がありました。En: Among the high school students was Aiko.Ja: 彼女は写真と自然が大好きな女の子です。En: She

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16:14

Blossoms and Dreams: A Promise Under Ueno's Cherry Trees

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2026/02/05

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Blossoms and Dreams: A Promise Under Ueno's Cherry Trees Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-05-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京の上野公園では、遅れながらも春が近づいています。En: At Ueno Park in Tokyo, spring is approaching, albeit slowly.Ja: 冬の寒さがまだ残る中、桜が少しずつ咲き始めています。En: Even though the chill of winter still lingers, the cherry blossoms are starting to bloom little by little.Ja: 公園では行灯（あんどん）が準備され、ひな祭りの飾りも始まっています。En: Lanterns are

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14:48

Ayumi's Journey: Finding Clarity on Kyoto's Sacred Trail

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2026/02/05

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Ayumi's Journey: Finding Clarity on Kyoto's Sacred Trail Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-05-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冷たい冬の風がひゅうひゅうと吹き、京の街に雪がちらつき始めました。En: The cold winter wind blew with a whoosh, and snow began to flutter over the streets of Kyoto.Ja: 今日は節分の日。En: Today is Setsubun.Ja: 福を呼び込み、厄を追い払うときです。En: It's the time to invite good fortune and chase away misfortune.Ja: あゆみは京都・伏見稲荷大社へ向かっています。En:

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15:22

Injured but Inspired: Celebrating Setsubun Indoors

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2026/02/04

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Injured but Inspired: Celebrating Setsubun Indoors Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-04-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冷たい風が吹く田舎の冬、広がる田んぼには薄い白い雪が積もっていた。En: In the winter of the countryside, where a cold wind blew, thin white snow was piled up on the expansive rice fields.Ja: レン君は窓の外を眺めながら、ため息をついた。En: レン君 gazed out the window and let out a sigh.Ja: 彼の足はまだ骨折したばかりで、ギプスが邪魔をして外で遊ぶことができなかった。En: His leg had just

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